NO. R-180. JOINT RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING DANIEL RENNER ON BEING NAMED A VERMONT RECIPIENT OF THE 1998 PRUDENTIAL SPIRIT OF COMMUNITY AWARD.

(J.R.S. 83)

Offered by: Senator Ide of of Caledonia County.

Whereas, the volunteer projects of Vermont's young citizens are frequently overlooked, and

Whereas, Daniel Renner, a 15-year old student at Oxbow High School, is certainly a young Vermonter whose personal initiative merits special recognition, and

Whereas, he volunteered to rebuild the fence around the historic West Topsham Cemetery, helping to restore the aesthetic integrity and beauty of this historic cemetery, and

Whereas, the personal commitment that Daniel demonstrated in rebuilding the fence serves as a fine example for his peers, and

Whereas, in recognition of his initiative to improve this important community site, Daniel Renner has been selected as a Vermont recipient of the 1998 Prudential Spirit of Community Award which is annually given to exemplary middle and high school student volunteers in every state, and

Whereas, this award will be presented to him at a special ceremony that will be held in his community, now therefore be it

Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives:

That the General Assembly congratulates Daniel Renner on being named as a 1998 Prudential Spirit of Community Award winner, and be it further

Resolved: That the Secretary of State be directed to send a copy of this resolution to Daniel Renner.